What plumbing products do you recommend for my new water line replacement? We offer Pex - Wirsbo, poly, copper and pvc pipe depending on the location and distance of your service line.

Our top recommendation is Pex – Wirsbo due to its superior quality which includes tighter bend radius, fewer fittings, corrosion and freeze resistant properties.Also unlike metal alternatives this pipe is clean, healthy, quiet and reliable.

Wirsbo – PEX is a heat extruded and cross-linked polyethylene tubing which is a specially designed plastic tubing. Its distinctive properties make it highly flexible resulting in tighter bend radius, fewer fittings, durable and dependable. It has a memory as well as superior strength that helps resist cracking. Wirsbo offers the best manufacturer's warranty of 25 years. Unlike metal alternatives this pipe is clean, healthy, quiet and reliable. It is corrosion and freeze resistant providing you with a product you can trust and depend on. Pex - Wirsbo is our #1 choice for most residential/light commercial applications.

Poly – Polypropylene is a heat extruded product with long lasting and durable qualities. The poly we install is a 200 psi rated pipe that comes in copper tubing and iron pipe sizes. This product works well in medium to long runs. However because it is not cross-linked during the heat extruded process it makes it more vulnerable to cracking if not property installed. All of our products when installed in rocky soil are bedded in a layer of sand for protection.

Copper – Type (L) soft copper comes in sizes ranging from 3/4" – 2" with its metallic properties it allows flexibility and durability. This long lasting pipe is designed for outdoor ground contact use, made specifically for water service lines. Due to the rising fuel costs it is the most expensive product we carry. Copper is usually stubbed at the house foundation as well as used in meter sets and tail runs.

PVC - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) manufacturing process starts with PVC resin and adds additional chlorine molecules, which creates a much more rigid tubing product. This pipe works extremely well when used for exceptionally long water service lines. Its cost, rugged and durable composition makes it a must in harsh and rocky terrain. The pipe we install is rated at 450 psi, however because of its rigid design it is less flexible when installed. All of our products when installed in rocky soil are bedded in a layer of sand for protection.

Misc. Parts - Our misc. parts range from 3/4" – 2" sizes depending on the service line repair or replacement. We use only the best name brand products which are a combination of brass and or copper for all of our fittings (no zinc plated "galvanized" fittings). Typically there are no soldier joints in ground that can crack or leak. We use special barb and compression fittings designed especially for outdoor potable water use.

With our high quality plumbing products and installation techniques you can trust and depend on Akers Outdoor Plumbing, Inc. your certified Pex – Wirbo installer for professional, timely and quality repairs to restore your water service and your peace of mind.

Call us today (206) 439-9251 and let us take care of your outdoor plumbing needs.